Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation

Senior Electrical Engineer, Protection & Controls Engineer, Team Lead Energy Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low‑to‑high voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients.

Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future.

Location:

Near one of DEA's offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. The position is hybrid‑friendly; remote work may be considered. Some travel is required for project execution.

• Oversee the development of preliminary drawings through IFC plan sets, including providing Quality Control reviews of one‑line diagrams, schematics, BOMs, specifications, general arrangements, plan views, schedules, and detailed drawings.
• Lead cross‑discipline coordination with staff to finalize comprehensive project designs.
• Supervise the use of power system modeling tools (e.g., Easy Power, ETAP) to analyze systems and determine equipment ratings consistent with the basis of design.
• Oversee preparation of studies such as grounding, cable heating, short circuit, arc flash, and reactive compensation.
• Review system coordination curves and protective relay settings.
• Review calculations required for design, such as AC/DC station service loading and cable sizing.
• Mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.
• Lead office support during project construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and commissioning troubleshooting.
• Implement and oversee the project QA/QC plan, ensuring compliance with firm‑wide tools, processes, and policies including engineering decision documentation, scope of work management, and quality requirements.
• Manage complex project tasks involving special skills and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Oversee estimates for labor, material, and construction costs, and draw up specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Keep informed of new developments in electric power and integrate them into project designs.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering
• Ten (10) + years of direct substation engineering experience
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Experience managing complex tasks in multidisciplinary projects
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills

• Fifteen (15) + years of applicable industry experience
• Experience with power facility construction and commissioning
• Highly proficient in relay setpoint development including SEL and GE relay programming
• Highly proficient in applicable industry software (e.g., Easy Power, ETAP, CYMCAP, CDEGS, AcSELerator Quick Set)
• Experience as Owner's Engineer or Engineer of Record for utility‑scale BESS, wind and solar projects
• Recognized expert in one or more areas related to renewable energy project deliver

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work‑life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule‑every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $165,000/annually – $211,000/annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include:
Los Angeles, CA;
Ontario, CA;
Santa Clarita, CA;
Tustin, CA;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Denver, CO;
Boise, ;
Coeur d'Alene, ;
Pocatello, ;
Bend, OR;
Corvallis, OR;
Portland, OR;
Salem, OR;
Bryan/College Station, TX;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Bellevue, WA;
Everett, WA;
Olympia, WA;
Seattle, WA;
Spokane, WA;
Tacoma, WA;
Vancouver, WA;
Woodinville, WA; or Remote.